It's hard....

This week was difficult.
I had jury duty Mon- Thurs. I tried very hard to be a good American and do the right thing but it was hard because I had so much to do. It started making me grumpy. But then I would remember that this was someones life that I was making a decision about and I would feel guilty. On top of that I had Frappuccino training and Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Plus new extra responsibilities in the job.
All of this combined did not help my eating. At the courthouse I ate a lot of junk. The cafeteria did not have the best choices.
I have a cold now and feel like crap. At least it's helping me not eat too much. I'm taking a 2 hour break today and turning off all electronics. No laptop, no computer, no phone, no TV, no music. Just 2 hours of reading.

I walked the dogs yesterday for 2 miles. The weather is so gorgeous that I'm going to repeat that walk today. I am committing to using that treadmill again. With this extra stress I need to do something or I will just eat non-stop. Maybe it's time to go back to yoga! The Wii fit is getting kind of dusty also. Too many choices.

It Friday!

Wow! It seemed to get here fast this week. I was on Jury duty Wednesday and Thursday so it made the week kinda weird. I will remain in Jury duty all of next week and possibly the following week. The drag is that the job doesn't stop. It just means working in the evening and weekends. I have to go to Fresno on Sunday for training. At least I get Saturday as a day off :)
Food wasn't great this week. I didn't go nuts. I was very aware of what I ate and I walked the dogs every day except today (it was raining.) I walked them at least a mile and 2 days I did 2 miles. I'll get in 2 miles tomorrow but Sunday is out of the question. Next week I have to get the eating under control. No more girl scout cookies! I had my first glass of wine in 2 weeks on Thursday. It was delicious! I'm stuck on the Husch Pinot Noir. A little bit of heaven in a glass.
Since it is Friday, it is time to be grateful. I'm grateful I made it through another week. I'm grateful for my 2 sweet dogs. I'm grateful my managers are self sufficient and I don't worry about them when I can't be in the store. I'm grateful that I have a super comfortable bed and it's calling my name.....

I'm tired

Wow. It was a tough week back. Nothing bad just hard to catch up after being gone for a week. I am very happy it is Friday. I didn't get back on the diet but I did pretty good this week.... NO WINE or CHEESE. I don't know that I'll be drinking wine for a while. I did have a couple of beers/ciders the other night when I went out for a drink and then tonight I had a beer. Not too bad. The only bad thing I really ate all week was girl scout cookies. I bought some boxes of Thin MInts and I can't stop eating them. I should just toss them in the garbage but I can't. I love the thin mints.
This weekend I have to clean my filthy house. My suitcase is still on the floor wide open. CLothes piled places. The kitchen a mess. Uggghhh. I'm going to clean and pay bills. Maybe clean out the fridge and buy some good healthy food for this week.
Today as I was driving through Stockton I saw the guy in the pickle suit dancing on the side of the road. FOllowing that I saw the gal wearing the statue of liberty suit. Right away, I knew what I was grateful for this Friday. I am very grateful that I don't have that job! Whenever I feel frustrated with my job, I'm going to remember those folks and say a little prayer of thanks that I don't have to wear a costume and dance for cars :)

I'm back!

Sorry I didn't post while on vacation. I forgot to take my password and then decided it could just wait. It was a wonderful vacation. My friend Rob and I rented a delightful little cottage in downtown Napa. Super cute and perfect for 2 people. We had a great week of wine tasting, eating and just goofing off. The only downside is that there was a lot of work talk. It's hard to stay off of your e-mail with these darn phones! I also guess that is one of the bad things about vacationing with someone you work with.
Since this blog is suppose to be about my great eating habits, let me tell you what happened. They all went out the window! We had a ton of cheese, wine and chocolate. I wish I could say it wasn't true but it is. I have never had so much wine, good wine, in my life. At the end of the week we had 14 bottles to throw in the garbage and that doesn't count the wine in restaurants and wine tastings. Holy cow! I might need an intervention. I think I will not drink for a very long time. There are just so many great wineries in Napa that you just get wrapped up in it and next thing you know, you have bought a few bottles. Then a few bottles turn into a case, etc, etc. I came home with 10 bottles of really good wine. That should last me all year. Of course when you drink, you must eat cheese. We spent a fortune on cheese. And not a small fortune. Then one night I made a chocolate pudding cake and then another night I made a chocolate tart. Then I found a cupcake shop. Then I found another cupcake shop. You can see where this is headed.

I came home happy and fat! I'm not lying when I tell you that I stepped on the scale this morning and it was 5 lbs heavier. I'm not surprised. But I've already started to make a change. This evening I walked the dogs 2 miles. I felt like napping but I knew I had to. THis week I am going back to yoga and turning on the Wii fit. I will drop these 5 lbs and 10 more on top of it.

I hope everyone else is doing well. It's been kinda quiet out there!

Vacation

Not a bad week. It is gratitude Friday and I can easily say what I am grateful for today. Vacation!! I start vacation in the morning. I am beat!! It has been almost 8 months since the last vacation and I need it. I still have a ton to do this evening and in the morning. About a dozen e-mails to send, pay bills, pick up the house, pack, do laundry, etc. But, I have 3 hours tonight and till noon tomorrow. Plan to hit the road by 1pm and drive to Napa. Can't wait. We have rented a delightful little cottage and I plan to read, eat and drink all week. I'm taking 5 books. I will probably not make it through all of them but that's okay. I think I'm also taking the Wii so that maybe I'll workout a bit.
The eating this week was pretty good. Not great. But plan to be aware while on vacation. That doesn't mean I'll be dieting but I will be careful.
I'm grateful for my dog sitter Rory. Thanks to her I won't worry about the boys while I'm gone. I'm grateful for a district full of capable managers so that I won't worry while I'm gone.
I'll update from the vineyard!

New day

Yesterday was a really good food day. I wouldn't say that I did much dieting but I didn't eat bad either. I was really aware of everything I put in my mouth and didn't snack like usual. I went to the mall last night to pick up a couple of things and I made a point of taking a 100 calorie breakfast bar with me. I know what usually happens is I go and get hungry. Next thing I know I'm eating some bad mall food and feeling terrible. This time I ate the breakfast bar and then came home and had a half a baked sweet potato, peas and some salad. Plus, I walked the dogs 2 miles. The weather was so fabulous that it was a great walk.
I think today,I'll add a mile to that walk. They haven't gone 3 miles in a very long time! Their little legs will be tired which is a good thing. They sleep well when they are tired. Of course the truth is that they sleep all the time even if they didn't walk. But I sleep better.
Today's activities include a trip to the grocery store. I need some fresh veggies because the refrigerator is looking a little empty.
One week till vacation! Can't wait.
oh... for those of you keeping track.... I bought a fabulous skirt, pair of pants and 3 very cute shirts at the mall. Plus some new lipstick. I stayed far away from the shoe department because I am trying to break my shoe addiction. Once I realized I had passed the 50 pairs mark, I realized it need to stop.

Gratitude Friday

It's Gratitude Friday. It's been such a long week that I wasn't sure what I was grateful for today. But, the minute I walked in the front door I had my answer. There waiting for me were my boys. Those 2 furry four legged boys are waiting for me everyday with a smile on their face. When I arrive they dance around and bark and jump and act like it is Christmas. They are just so happy to see me. I always walk in and act surprised to see them. It is our usual routine. Me-- "Well what a surprise! Who knew there would be dogs waiting to see me!" Them- bark, bark, bark. It never gets old. I love that they are beyond happy. I love that they wake up happy. I love that when I pull out their leashes, they go insane. I love that when I open the dog food, they dance around. I love that they snuggle up next to me and are happy just to be in my presence.
I think we could all take a lesson from our dogs :~)